Given that he’s had an ice cream flavor, a spider and a treadmill named after him, not to mention his healthy collection of awards and honors, one can safely presume that Stephen Colbert won’t soon see his popularity dip. Americans often rely on humor to manage troubling times, and the U.S. federal government shutdown that…
Read MoreRoundup: All Our Coverage From PPAI Expo 2019
Whew, what a week. Between circling the show floor, sitting in on education sessions and sneaking off to the In-N-Out Burger, we kept ourselves busy at PPAI Expo 2019. In case you missed any of our event coverage, here’s a roundup of all the stories we ran last week recapping the show…
Read MoreThe Biggest Promotional Products Trends We Noticed at PPAI Expo 2019
Wandering around the show floor and taking it all in is one of our favorite parts of the PPAI Expo. And as much as it might seem like aimless strolling, there’s actually a great deal of learning involved. Here are some of the biggest promotional products trends we saw at the show this year…
Read MoreAIA Celebrates Record-Breaking Year, Honors Owner Community
AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wis., hosted a red-carpet celebration at Celebrity Cars of Las Vegas during the 2019 PPAI Expo this week, to commemorate a record-breaking year and recognize the achievements of its owner community. Matt Gresge, CEO of…
Read MorePaul Kiewiet on Promotional Products Sales: Landing Large Accounts
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, promo industry consultant Paul Kiewiet, MAS+, shared his experiences in landing big accounts like Kellogg’s, and gave distributors advice on the steps they should take to make their business dreams a reality…
Read MoreThe Top Promo Apparel Trends We Saw at PPAI Expo 2019
It’s hard to keep track of fashion developments. Sometimes it feels like right when you get the hang of what’s trending, something else pops up. It’s an endless game of Wack-A-Mole. We’re here to help…
Read MoreCommonsku’s Mark Graham on How to Build a Community of Devoted Fans
Obviously, business owners, principals or businesspeople in general want to create a loyal customer base. That’s how their businesses stay afloat. But, how do you go beyond that? How do you create a customer base that can’t get enough of your products or services?…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Is Charging $995 for $299 Earbuds With Its Logo On Them
Brands like Supreme, Gucci and Calvin Klein know the value of their logos, and, as a result, they are able to capitalize on the trend by throwing their branding on a variety of merchandise. The latest brand to take advantage of the logo craze is Louis Vuitton.
Read MoreLeed’s and FinalStraw Partner to Bring Reusable Straws to Promo Industry
Leed’s, New Kensington, Pa., and FinalStraw, a manufacturer of collapsible, reusable straws, announced their exclusive partnership to bring the FinalStraw brand to the promotional products industry. “Leed’s is an industry leader who understands the importance of corporate social responsibility, so our partnership with them felt very natural,” said Emma Cohen, CEO and co-founder for FinalStraw.…
Read MoreThe Best of PPAI Expo 2019: Day Two
Somehow, the second day of exhibits has already come to close at PPAI Expo 2019. (Time flies when you’re raiding the media lounge snack bar, you know?) Just like yesterday in our day one roundup, we put together a shortlist of the most interesting products, people and booth displays we saw on day two…
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